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About the
Holland-America Cruise Line
Marking its 130th anniversary in 2003, Holland America
Line offers premium cruising, with virtually unlimited
cruise and cruise tour options that span the globe and
satisfy every traveler's appetite for exploration.
During the company's rich history - first as a shipping
and passenger line and subsequently as a cruise line --
Holland America's fleet has carried nearly 10 million
passengers.
Holland America boasts 13 ships that sail to more than
280 ports of call on all seven continents. In 2003,
Holland America Line was the highest rated premium
cruise line, focused on value and service according to
the readers of Travel & Leisure. It was also Conde Nast
Traveler's top-rated major cruise line. The company has
received the "World's Best Cruise Value" award from
Ocean & Cruise News for the last 12 years.
Half Moon Cay
Half Moon Cay is Holland America's private island, is
located in the Bahamas, less than 100 miles southeast of
Nassau. In order to preserve the setting's natural
beauty, Half Moon Cay is built on just 45 of the
island's 2,500 acres of crescent-shaped, white-sand
beach. The island offers a variety of shore excursions,
as well as a Food Pavilion and West Indies Village, an
aquasports center, Club HAL playground, supervised
swimming area, nine-mile stretch of beach, wild bird
reserve, Bahamian-style chapel, and beach chairs. In
2003, Half Moon Cay won the Editor-in-Chief award for
"Best Private Island" in the cruise industry from
Porthole Cruise Magazine.
Dining
Holland America Line serves world-class cuisine, from
endless buffets to elegant dinners accented by classic
signature touches featuring Rosenthal china, starched
linens, fine silver, and fresh flowers. The Holland
America Line chefs, who are all members of the Confrerie
de la Chaine des Rotisseurs gourmet society, prepare
continental, regional, and traditional favorites.
World's Leading Cruise Lines
Holland America Line is a member of the exclusive
World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also
includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Costa Cruises, Cunard
Line, The Yachts of Seabourn, Princess Cruises, and
Windstar Cruises. Together, these member lines share a
commitment to quality and value, offering cruise
vacations that appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and
budgets and sail to some of the world's most exciting
destinations.
Entertainment
The multi-tiered show lounges play host to Las
Vegas-style productions that feature incredible
performances by vocalists, comedians, and illusionists.
Emmy, Grammy, Tony, and Oscar nominees assist in
creating these magical performances.
Stateroom & Suite Amenities
Spacious and elegant staterooms include quality
amenities such as Premium Plush Euro-Top mattresses,
high-quality cotton bed linens, large plush towels and
terry bathrobes, massage showerheads, and a welcome
basket of fresh fruit. A white-gloved steward will
escort guests to their room upon boarding and provide
unobtrusive service.
Vessels we have seen in Alaska & Canada from the
Holland-America Line:
Cruise ship MS Amsterdam
Cruise ship MS Ryndam
Cruise ship MS Statendam
Cruise ship MS Volendam
Cruise ship MS Zaandam |